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FL H0381
Bill
Status
Failed
5/5/2023
Primary Sponsor
Katherine Waldron
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AI Summary
- Prohibits manufacturers from manufacturing, importing for profit, selling, or offering for sale cosmetics developed or manufactured using animal testing, and from conducting or contracting for cosmetic animal testing in Florida
- Defines "cosmetic animal testing" as the internal or external application of a cosmetic or its ingredients to the skin, eyes, or other body part of a live, nonhuman vertebrate; reviewing or retaining evidence from prior animal tests is explicitly excluded
- Provides exceptions when animal testing is required by federal, state, or foreign regulatory authorities, provided conditions are met such as no alternative ingredient or nonanimal testing method being available and a specific human health problem being substantiated
- Requires cosmetics sold under an exception to carry a label stating: "This product or an ingredient used in the formulation of this product has been tested on animals"
- Imposes a civil penalty of $5,000 for violations plus $1,000 per day for continued violations, enforceable by the Attorney General, state attorney, or local city or county attorney, with an effective date of July 1, 2023
Legislative Description
Cosmetic Animal Testing
Last Action
Died in Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee
5/5/2023
Committee Referrals
Regulatory Reform & Economic Development Subcommittee2/1/2023
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